Registrations

SMMT released figures for September pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in September 2023 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the September 2023 release

UK new light commercial vehicle market rises for ninth month running, up 28.1% to 44,760 units in September. Large vans remain most popular, up 13.0%, but medium-sized vans drive growth, increasing by 89.0%. Electric van uptake rises 85.9% to 2,882…

272,610 new cars registered in September as market rises 21.0% in 14th consecutive month of growth. Fleets drive expansion during ‘new plate month’ while overall private purchases add to uplift. Zero emission vehicle demand continues to grow, but industry calls…

SMMT released figures for August pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in August 2023 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the August 2023 release

Eighth consecutive month of growth for UK van market in August, up 5.0% to 16,303 units. Battery electric van demand continues to rise, up 6.9% in the month to 1,122 units. Registrations year-to-date hit 213,219 as sector’s recovery gathers pace.…

New car market enters second year of growth as August registrations rise 24.4%. Battery electric cars take highest monthly market share for the year, accounting for 20.1% of new cars reaching the road. Industry warns delay on Zero Emission Vehicle…

SMMT released figures for July pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in July 2023 that were defined as pre-registrations. Download the July 2023 release

UK new bus, coach and minibus market up 5.9% in Q2 2023, as 1,129 vehicles join Britain’s road transport network. Growth driven by surge in demand for double and single deckers, up 211.3% and 32.0% respectively, while demand for minibuses…

New HGV market rises by 17.2% in Q2 2023 as fleet renewal returns to pre-pandemic levels. Double-digit growth for rigid and articulated trucks, with volumes up 12.5% and 23.3% respectively. Sector seeks sustainable strategy to spur depot investment and green…

Britain’s light commercial vehicle market grows 44.2% in July, the seventh consecutive month of growth, with 26,990 units registered. Electric van demand almost doubles – up 94.6% in the month. New outlook expects LCV market to grow by 16.1% to…